🎉 Happy Birthday Vacaville & What's Going On Around Town

Today our city turns 132! Vacaville was incorporated on August 9th, 1892. She’s aged gracefully and has a lot going on.

For those of us with kids, Vacaville schools return to class this Thursday (yay!)

CMF to Replace Pride Contract with Union Employees

CBS reports up to 70 people with disabilities employed at CMF in Vacaville may be losing their jobs. The state’s contract with Pride Industries was terminated after being challenged by union employees who want the jobs. READ MORE

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Awesome Sky Photos

There was a beautiful evening sky over Vacaville this last week. Although probably caused by smoke from wildfires, they were an awesome sight.

Other Stuff…

Three City Council seats will be up for election this November. Councilmembers Roy Stockton (district 1), Michael Silva (district 3) and Jason Roberts (district 5) are all running for re-election. Learn about the City Council and your district.

Why there is always traffic on I-80 between Vacaville and Fairfield.

You can now sign up to volunteer for Vacaville’s Make a Difference Day clean-up on September 28th (see you there!)

Seniors (50+) can meet up for a Senior Coffee Social every Monday - Thursday from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at the McBride Senior Center.

Free confidential paper shredding and clothing donation event this Saturday at City Hall.

City of Vacaville is hiring a maintenance worker ($61k - $84k annual salary), part-time customer service rep ($17-$19.68/hour) and other positions.

Vacaville Chamber of Commerce is hiring a Part-Time Business Development Manager. Applications due August 22nd.

Events This Weekend

Here are some things going on around town this weekend…

Friday August 9th

• Clean Slate (Funk/Soul/Pop) @ Creekwalk (6:30 PM)
  

• Dueling Pianos @ Makse (7 PM)
  

• Taylor Swift Skate Night @ Vacaville Ice Sports (7:15 PM)
  

Saturday August 10th

• Holiday Wreath Making Class @ Sweet Pea’s Boutique (10 AM)
  

• Benicia Peddlers Fair (Benicia) 8AM - 5PM
  

• Face Down (Rock & Roll) @ Journey Downtown (6:30 PM)

Sunday August 11th

• Hot August Laughs @ Journey Downtown (5PM)

More Events

• Monday 8/12 - Carboni’s Outdoor Family Fun Night (Winters) 4:30 PM - 9PM

One More Thing…

I enjoyed a dinner in Winters for my grandmother’s 89th birthday. We went to Carboni’s (I’ve never been). The food was awesome with generous portions and they had a great cover band playing live on a Sunday night. They have a gelato bar too!

I know Winters isn’t in Vacaville, or even Solano County, but it continues to impress me as a hidden gem just a short drive up the road.

- Brandon

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